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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,460.08, 44,794.92 and 18,315.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,460.08, 44,794.92 and 18,315.92 is: 25,275.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,460.08 : 44,794.92 = 18,315.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,460.08/44,794.92 = 18,315.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,460.08x = 44,794.92 × 18,315.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,460.08x = 820,460,171.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,460,171.13/32,460.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,275.98

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